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Holstenson Family History

Holstenson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ostenson, Thorstenson, Torstenson, Thostenson, Tostenson, Holstein

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Where is the Holstenson family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holstenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holstenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holstenson. 100% of Holstenson men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Holstenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holstenson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 54 immigration records available for the last name Holstenson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Holstenson. For the veterans among your Holstenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holstenson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Holstenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Holstenson in 1970 was 90, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holstenson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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